New Crew

2021 - 2022

No one can whistle a symphony. It takes a whole orchestra to play it. ~H.E. Luccock

Amy Borgemenke, Middle School Exceptional Student Education

Amy Borgemenke and her husband, Art, moved to Key West from Dallas, Texas, with their Great Dane, Frida. Amy has been in education for over 20 years and has elementary, secondary and higher education experience. She is excited to join the excellent group of educators at Sigsbee and learn from their diverse experiences.

Chuck Brooker, Music/Band

Chuck Brooker has been an educator in international music programs in China, Saudi Arabia, the United States of America and Dubai for 23 years. He is also a professional musician performing with famous musicians in all styles of music around the world since 1985, including as a trombonist in the US Air Force Bands and at Walt Disney World. He absolutely loves to share his passion for music with students from around the world.

Lindsey Brooker, Activities Director

Lindsey Brooker is a born and raised Florida girl and is excited by be coming back to the states. For the past 10 years she has been a PE learning assistant overseas at some of the most diverse and active PE and Sports programs around the world, including Saudi Arabia, China and Dubai! Before moving overseas, she taught baton twirling, color guard and dance.

Seana Cameron, Interventionist

I was born in Toronto, Canada, but eventually moved to New York with my family where I had the awesome experience of growing up inside of the Brooklyn Museum. What a great place for a child! I am certain that it was these moments that first sparked my constant curiosity about human creativity and nature.

I have been a teacher for a while and I love it! Most recently I taught at Horace O'Bryant. But I am not done yet! My adventure continues now at our Sigsbee Charter School as an Interventionalists, where I have the privilege of working with 6th, 7th and 8th graders, supporting them, and offering enrichment to further challenge and engage them. Together we will explore, play, and tackle each day!

Beca Colón, Office Manager

Beca Colón has been working in the field of Human Resources for the past 15 years and loves every minute of it! As the New Office Manager for Sigsbee she is looking forward to learning about the Sigsbee family as well as using her experience and knowledge to facilitate and assist everyone within our school community!

“Coming Together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is Success.” - Henry Ford

Jessica Connell, K-8 Science Coach

Jessica Connell is originally from Maryland and studied Marine Science at Coastal Carolina University. She has worked both in the field and for non-profits in the Virgin Islands and Florida Keys, before becoming a science teacher 5 years ago. She loves to fly fish, scuba dive, travel, and dabbles in underwater photography. Jessica is passionate about connecting field experience to the classroom and looks forward to bringing her diverse background and expertise to Sigsbee.

Jennifer Franke, Art

Jenni Franke has been living in the Florida Keys for 14 years now and has been teaching for 16. She has taught students in K-8 during her career combining her love for history, art, literature, and nature in her classroom. Ms. Franke is looking forward to a creative year in the art classroom and joining the Sigsbee family.

Sharyn Gray, 6-8 Math Coach

Sigsbee and Key West have two of Ms. Gray's most favorite things - lots of math, and lots of ocean. She will be coming to join our Sigsbee family all the way from Roatan, Honduras, where she has been living aboard her sailboat. Ms. Gray Can’t wait to meet all of you!

Kelly Hughes, Math 8/Algebra 1H

Kelly Hughes has been an educator in the Western U.S. for 20 years teaching at a variety of levels from kindergarten through college...but middle school is her favorite! She is moving to the Keys with her husband and two daughters from the mountains of Idaho where they spend most of their free time on the water- whitewater rafting, kayaking, and swimming in lakes. They are looking forward to being in Key West and experiencing a new way of life on the water together!

Elizabeth Kuhlman, Library Media Specialist

Mrs. Kuhlman grew up in a small town in Oklahoma. She began her teaching career at Oklahoma City Public Schools as a middle school exceptional student educator for eight years and she returned to Oklahoma City Community College as a professor and EL teacher.

In her free time, Mrs. Kuhlman can be found reading young adult novels or biographies. She also loves riding her bike, SCUBA diving, playing music, and being outdoors. She and her husband Lee also enjoy traveling and visiting their family in Oklahoma and Colorado.

Caitlyn Lowther, Interventionist

Caitlyn Lowther and her husband (along with our two puggles) have recently relocated to Key West from Washington, D.C. She is originally from Stuart, Florida and is excited to return to the sunshine! Mrs. Lowther previously taught kindergarten and first grade general education as well as first and second grade specialized instruction. She is eager to continue teaching in Key West and grow and learn from the team of Sigsbee educators.

Jennifer Sandor, Exceptional Student Education

Jennifer Sandor, along with her husband Chris and dog Lola, are returning to the Florida Keys. After having spent time in the Smoky Mountains of TN and in the coastal villages of Maine, they realized there is just no replacement. Jennifer has been teaching for ten years and returns with a wide range of experience, including ESOL and ESE.

Carrie Schreiber, 6th Social Studies

Carrie Schreiber is coming to us from Texas. She has over 30 years of educational experience. Her passion is history, traveling, and baseball. She feels very honored to be joining the Sigsbee family.

Heather Skelley, 2nd Grade

Heather Skelley is thrilled to join the Sigsbee School Community. She has taught in the elementary classroom and higher education and worked in various districts for a nonprofit organization as a literacy coach. Mrs. Skelley's family has traveled to the Keys for over 25 years; having the opportunity to make this her permanent home and give back to the community is a dream come true.

Melinda Unger, Kindergarten Support

I just recently got stationed here in Key West with my husband, daughter, son, and our dog Mia from North Carolina. I earned a Masters degree in Marine Science from the University of Maine and just recently worked with the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries age lab working with fish otoliths. Our family loves to be outside and on the water exploring! We are so excited to be here in Key West and for me to be joining the Sigsbee team!

Jonas Windus, 1st Grade Support

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